Effingham, Illinois
America's Largest Cross
Known as the "Cross At The Crossroads," this massive metal cross is just short enough to avoid the FAA.
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Effingham, Illinois
Known as the "Cross At The Crossroads," this massive metal cross is just short enough to avoid the FAA.
Lincoln, Illinois
The world's largest covered wagon is piloted by a giant Lincoln lawyer.
Metropolis, Illinois
You have to love a museum with a truly dedicated focus. A focus on Superman, for example.
Collinsville, Illinois
Quirky water tower advertises the long-gone Brooks Tomato Products Co.
Wichita, Kansas
The first "Hut" was actually a small brick building.
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
A cheeky alleyway window hosts tiny rotating exhibits with outsized charm.
Rochester, Minnesota
This water tower has been a staple of the Rochester skyline since 1931.
Birmingham, Alabama
A unique book shop with a collection of rare tomes and a nostalgia museum.
St. Louis, Missouri
What was once a presidential estate is now an exotic menagerie and home to the Budweiser Clydesdales.
St. Louis, Missouri
This is not your typical jungle gym.
St. Louis, Missouri
This titanic oil company sign is a reminder of the Americana boom of the 1970s and also its commoditization.